Question

Assume the following data for Lusk Inc. before its year-end adjustments: Debit CreditSales $3,600,000 Cost of Merchandise Sold $2,100,000Estimated Returns Inventory 1800Customer Refunds Payable 900Estimated cost of merchandise that Will be returned in the next year 15,000Estimated percent of refunds for current year sales 0.8%Journalize the adjusting entries for the following: a. Estimated customer allowances b. Estimated customer returns

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Estimated customer allowances

December 31, 202x. estimated customer allowance

Dr Sales 27,900

    Cr Customer refunds payable 27,900

total estimated refunds payable = $3,600,000 x 0.8% = $28,800 - $900 (account balance) = $27,900

b. Estimated customer returns

December 31, 202x. estimated customer returns

Dr Estimated returns inventory 13,200

    Cr Cost of merchandise sold 13,200

total estimated returns $15,000 - $1,800 = $13,200

Explanation:

Sales $3,600,000

Cost of Merchandise Sold $2,100,000

Estimated Returns Inventory $1800

Customer Refunds Payable $900

Estimated cost of merchandise that Will be returned in the next year $15,000

Estimated percent of refunds for current year sales 0.8%